What would have you done?

[00tec]

I would've minded my business. OC is legal.

[fitz19d]

Keep in mind he's on Texas, not sure the oc lawi thought padded is in effect yet.

[Robb]

In my opinion you did fine. Who knows what some kid was up to carrying a handgun under an arm walking down the street for blocks on end. That's a bonehead move and suspicious in my book. Not like he's walking across the street to show the neighbor the new purchase or whatever.
The Zimmerman wannabe in the neighborhood may have pulled on him.
You did him a favor.

[Irving]

Anything not in a holster is worthy of suspicion.

[Great-Kazoo]

In my opinion you did fine. Who knows what some kid was up to carrying a handgun under an arm walking down the street for blocks on end. That's a bonehead move and suspicious in my book. Not like he's walking across the street to show the neighbor the new purchase or whatever.
The Zimmerman wannabe in the neighborhood may have pulled on him.
You did him a favor.

Anything not in a holster is worthy of suspicion.

HEY GUYS, IT'S OPEN CARRY IN TX. MYOB.

Keep that in mind as you're loading up a few long guns , heading to or from the range.

Next thing one knows , the cops / 911 are called for what you look like or wear
https://www.ar-15.co/threads/149866-...rest-in-Boston

[Sawin]

I wouldn't have called the cops without first talking to him.... I would have probably asked him what kind of pistol it was and how long he's had it, just to get a judge of his reaction, and therefore a hint at his character... but mind you, I am always armed. If he was a snide prick or acted irrationally, I would stop contact, watch him from a safe distance (like you did) and then call the cops.

[Irving]

HEY GUYS, IT'S OPEN CARRY IN TX. MYOB.

Doesn't matter. Things should be holstered. If he was walking from the door to the car, that'd be different, but he was walking around the neighborhood.


On the other hand, if the police showed up and shot and killed him like in other instances, perhaps you'd have a heavy conscience right now.

[mackbamf]

I can somewhat see it both ways. Definitely sketchy by carrying it under his arm so that would get my attention. At the same time I don't need someone calling the cops on me if they didn't approve of how I was carrying my weapon assuming I am within the law (not that I would walk around with it tucked under my arm but you know what I mean). I would have probably stayed by my house to ensure that they were not acting as a threat, once they were out of eyesight I go inside and lock my door.

I know open carry is legal but do the laws differ if you have your weapon in hand (assuming you are not pointing it or acting as a direct threat physically or verbally)?

[00tec]

Doesn't matter. Things should be holstered. If he was walking from the door to the car, that'd be different, but he was walking around the neighborhood.


On the other hand, if the police showed up and shot and killed him like in other instances, perhaps you'd have a heavy conscience right now.

Maybe he felt that he had a higher chance of being called in/shot if he had it in his hand.

[sellersm]

I think that the only time 911 should be called is if it involves a confederate flag....

OK, seriously, it's a tough call. We all have to make that choice in the event, not from the sidelines... Hmmmm, I'm guessing I would have just observed and secured my person and keep a good eye out.